Medical Lab Assistant
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
- Location
- Onsite (Topeka, Kansas)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to support laboratory operations in Topeka, KS. The role involves specimen collection, processing, and patient registration within a compassionate, people-first healthcare environment.
Skills
Specimen collection
Specimen processing
Laboratory testing
Patient registration
Lab test ordering
Accessioning
Infection control
Patient identification
Phlebotomy
Drug screen collection
Customer service
Computer skills
Benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
- Health benefits
Perks
- Tuition assistance
Full job details
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a weekend shift, full-time, Medical Lab Assistant in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:
Responsibilities
- The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) functions as a laboratory professional who assists other laboratory personnel in specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen processing, laboratory testing, process improvement, and quality initiatives.
- Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
- Demonstrate proper communication skills to relate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to appropriate care provider.
- Follows proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport.
- Responsible for patient registration, lab test ordering, specimen receipt, accessioning, processing and specimen distribution according to protocol.
- Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, performs proper prompt specimen transport.
- Performs proper drug screen collection and processing, as assigned
- Monitors phlebotomy draw list and assigns/dispatches phlebotomists to draw specimens as assigned.
- Courier duties as assigned.
- Performs laboratory tests in compliance with policies and procedures as assigned.
- Assists in preparing laboratory equipment for testing.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Certification from nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist upon hire.
- Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a medical lab assistant within 2 years of hire date.
- Experience working in the clinical setting.